Coverage & Access

Speakers discussed new research on people’s experiences with Medicare marketing, what factors and information influence Medicare coverage choices, and potential policy opportunities to better support consumers during open enrollment.

This study examined Medicare enrollment experiences for adults 64 (coming-of-agers) and 65+. It assessed familiarity, satisfaction, and plan switching.

This AARP Public Policy Institute Spotlight report finds that list prices for 25 top Medicare Part D drugs have increased by an average of 226 percent—or more than tripled—since they first entered the market, greatly exceeding the corresponding rate of general inflation. The report is based on an analysis of 2021 data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Part D Spending by Drug Dashboard, and Medi-Span Price Rx Pro.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to health insurance gains among older adults ages 50 to 64 across racial and ethnic groups.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to health insurance gains among older adults ages 50 to 64 across racial and ethnic groups.

This AARP national survey of adults ages 50+ shows uneven satisfaction with U.S. health care  and interest in exploring how other countries approach aging.